The Revenge of Shinobi
Joe Musashi returns in this seminal ninja action game featuring branching paths and iconic boss battles against licensed characters like Spider-Man and Godzilla.
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About This Game
Introduced the revolutionary 'ninja magic' system with 4 spells (Mijin, Ikazuchi, Kariu, Fushin) that consume ki points, blending traditional ninja lore with arcade action.
Pushed Genesis hardware with parallax scrolling in stages like Neo City and sophisticated AI patterns for bosses like the Terminator-inspired cyborg.
Sold over 1.2 million copies worldwide, establishing the Shinobi series as a flagship franchise for Sega's 16-bit console.
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